Comparison

TABS Pocket Edition vs Gambonanza

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

TABS Pocket Edition

Lead armies of wobbling characters from diverse realms in physics-based combat simulations. Create custom units and test your strategies against friends or strangers in online multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Lead wobbler armies
  • Physics-based combat
  • Unit creator
  • Online multiplayer
  • Campaigns
  • Sandbox mode
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Be the leader of red and blue wobblers from ancient lands, spooky places and fantasy worlds. Watch them fight in simulations made with the wobbliest physics system ever created. When you grow tired of the 100+ wobblers at your disposal you can make new ones in the unit creator. You can also send your wobblers to fight your friends or strangers in online multiplayer! Features: -Campaigns -Multiplayer -Sandbox mode -Unit Possession -A bunch of silly units

About

Gambonanza

Experience a unique turn-based chess roguelike with a twist. Master tactical combos, invest winnings, and discover rule-bending abilities on a dynamic board. Face challenging bosses and explore endless strategic possibilities.

Highlights
  • Snackable, high-impact runs
  • 150+ rule-bending Gambits
  • Dynamic reserve system
  • Strategic board upgrades
  • Epic boss battles
  • Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance
  • Mini-games for power boosts
Features
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Gambonanza is a turn-based chess roguelike set on a tiny board with huge stakes. Master tactical twists, invest your winnings, and discover rule-bending Gambits plus wild tile and piece combinations. Face off against challenging bosses and get lost in all the ways you can break traditional chess! But be careful, if you waste too many moves the board will crumble around you… FEATURES • Snackable, high-impact runs Play fast, punchy chess battles on smaller starting boards where every decision counts. • 150+ rule-bending Gambits Combine your chess pieces with Gambits to unlock devastating combos and strategic surprises. • Dynamic reserve system Store extra pieces off-board and deploy them at the perfect moment to swing the game. • Strategic board upgrades Enhance your chessboard with golden squares, blessing tiles, protective surfaces, and more! • Fight epic boss battles Take on big encounters that reward smart builds and punish strategic mistakes. • Retro aesthetic and quirky ambiance Immerse yourself in vibrant pixel art and the playful excitement of a fairground. • Mini-games for power boosts Test your luck and skill in challenges inspired by pachinko, slot machines, and Gachapon. WHY PLAY GAMBONANZA? Gambonanza takes the tactical clarity of chess and turns it into a roguelike playground: stack Gambits, sculpt the board, manage your reserves, and discover ridiculous combos that “shouldn’t work”… until they do. If you love smart strategy, replayable runs, and the thrill of breaking the rules (legally), this one’s for you. JOIN THE CHESS REVOLUTION! Download Gambonanza and start rewriting chess. ABOUT THE TEAM Gambonanza is developed by Blukulélé and published by Sidekick Publishing and Stray Fawn Publishing. Mobile Port by Ateo

Screenshots

TABS Pocket Edition4 screens
Gambonanza4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gambonanza at 4.9 against TABS Pocket Edition's 4.0. Gambonanza also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 63%) and chart position (#5 vs #51). TABS Pocket Edition's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

TABS Pocket Edition costs $4.99 and Gambonanza $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gambonanza holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 897 and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of TABS Pocket Edition's written reviews are positive against 77% of Gambonanza's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TABS Pocket Edition ships an update monthly, Gambonanza every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
TABS Pocket Edition versus Gambonanza: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTABS Pocket EditionGambonanza
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.0 (897 ratings)4.9 (2.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews77.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8972.9K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#51#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB155 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLandfall GamesStray Fawn Studio

Customer experience

TABS Pocket Edition

All ratings809 ratings
Positive73.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative21.5%
Written reviews532 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative27.8%

Gambonanza

All ratings2,865 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.3%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews206 reviews
Positive77.2%
Neutral10.7%
Negative12.1%

Bugs and requests

TABS Pocket Edition

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to create account
  • Stuck on loading screen
  • Bot AI issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • More unit abilities
  • Customizable magic effects
  • Guest account option

Gambonanza

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TABS Pocket Edition

No in-app purchases

None

Gambonanza

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TABS Pocket Edition free?
TABS Pocket Edition costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gambonanza free?
Gambonanza costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TABS Pocket Edition or Gambonanza?
Gambonanza is rated higher. TABS Pocket Edition averages 4.0 out of 5 from 897 ratings, while Gambonanza averages 4.9 from 2.9K ratings.
Do TABS Pocket Edition or Gambonanza have ads?
Neither TABS Pocket Edition nor Gambonanza shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TABS Pocket Edition or Gambonanza?
TABS Pocket Edition ships an update monthly, and Gambonanza every 3 weeks. Most recently, TABS Pocket Edition was updated on November 8, 2026 and Gambonanza on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, TABS Pocket Edition or Gambonanza?
TABS Pocket Edition currently peaks at #51 in the App Store charts, and Gambonanza at #5. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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